The Black Horse At Ireland - Shefford
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Countryside inn with award-winning restaurant and boutique chalets near Shefford
Accommodation
The Black Horse at Ireland offers two air-conditioned Deluxe Double Rooms with Shower in separate chalets and one self-catering cottage. Each chalet room includes a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a kettle. A continental breakfast is placed in the room before arrival, with fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants, and juice.
Dining
Guests can dine at the award-winning restaurant, The Black Horse at Ireland, which is open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for extended lunch service until 4:15 pm. The restaurant offers a varied menu with gluten-free options and is known for dishes like beer battered fish and chips. Advanced booking for the restaurant is highly recommended and must be made separately through the hotel website.
Location & Activities
The Black Horse Shefford is situated just outside Shefford, adjacent to the A600, within driving distance of Hitchin, Bedford, Luton, and Stevenage. Nearby attractions include The Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Gardens (5 minutes away), Hitchin Lavender Farm, Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve, and Woburn Safari Park. Outdoor activities nearby include Greensand Ridge walking trails and Rowney Warren mountain bike trails.
Services
The property offers free private parking with accessible parking spaces and street parking. Additional services include airport shuttle and airport drop-off, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. The hotel also provides allergy-free rooms and a designated smoking area.
Entertainment
Guests can enjoy live music performances and themed dinner nights at the Black Horse Ireland. The property is also close to a golf course for those interested in a round of golf. The garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area offers a space to relax outdoors.
- Accommodation: Two air-conditioned chalets and one self-catering cottage
- Dining: Award-winning restaurant open Wed-Sat lunch/dinner, Sun lunch only
- Location: 5 min from Shuttleworth Collection, near Woburn Safari Park
- Services: Free private parking, airport shuttle, daily housekeeping
- Entertainment: Live music, themed dinner nights, golf course nearby
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
18 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine

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Room size:
80 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed and 1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Dryer
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about The Black Horse At Ireland
| 💵 Lowest room price | 71 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 29.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Luton, LTN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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